The clearaudio concept MC v1 cart is the lone holdover from my previous system (well, other than the dual rhythmik e15 subs) and I’m curious as to how much more I can expect from the following carts or carts in similar price ranges. The one cart similarly priced to the concept is the audio Technica Art9 but everyone just raves about it being the equal of carts double its price so it’s in the running.
Let me say too that the concept mc is no slouch and having been retipped by needleclinic it may be even better than before. I am enjoying my stereo more now than ever but we always want to eek out that last bit of quality.
Current system:
philharmonic bmr speakers rhythmik e15 subs x 2 van Alstine Synergy amp nuprime dac10 (pre and dac) musical surr. Nova II phono pre Nottingham 294 w/ 12" ace space arm boston audio mat1 (platter mat) clear Day double shotgun speaker cables audio art ic3se interconnects gik room treatments
carts im interested in:
AT Art9 Charisma MC2 Charisma Ref 1 or 2 Kiseki Blue NS Ortofon Cadenza Bronze Clearaudio Charisma v2 MM
@joegator81 So weird and proof if ever it was needed that systems and tastes vary. I do recollect hearing a delineation between notes as I do going from rubber to vinyl (as a mat) but the graphite damping that removed the smear or clutter between notes also robbed the minute information from the system.
Noromance, I don't know your table but the mat1 is consistently toted as a great match to the Nottingham tables, maybe just a synergy thing. I'll try to find som flat vinyl though. I know clearaudio recommends no platter mat on their delrin platters as they are similar to vinyls properties
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